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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,684.62, 358,026.93 and 113,646.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,684.62, 358,026.93 and 113,646.54 is: 170,469.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,684.62 : 358,026.93 = 113,646.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,684.62/358,026.93 = 113,646.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,684.62x = 358,026.93 × 113,646.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,684.62x = 40,688,521,821.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,688,521,821.32/238,684.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,469.81

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